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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 401.70 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 401.70 and 130.81 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 401.70 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/401.70 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 401.70 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 52,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,545.72/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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