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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 401.31 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 401.31 and 130.47 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 401.31 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/401.31 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 401.31 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 52,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,358.92/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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