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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 401.69 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 401.69 and 130.74 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 401.69 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/401.69 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 401.69 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 52,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,516.30/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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