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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 401.73 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 401.73 and 130.89 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 401.73 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/401.73 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 401.73 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 52,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582.44/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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