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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 401.42 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 401.42 and 130.69 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 401.42 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/401.42 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 401.42 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 52,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,461.58/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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