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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.77, 401.60 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.77, 401.60 and 130.77 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.77 : 401.60 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.77/401.60 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.77x = 401.60 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.77x = 52,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,516.58/267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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