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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 401.11 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 401.11 and 130.56 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 401.11 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/401.11 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 401.11 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 52,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,368.92/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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