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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 401.30 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 401.30 and 130.51 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 401.30 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/401.30 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 401.30 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 52,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,372.01/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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