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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.77, 401.78 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.77, 401.78 and 130.95 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.77 : 401.78 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.77/401.78 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.77x = 401.78 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.77x = 52,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,613.09/267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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