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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 401.96 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 401.96 and 131.01 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 401.96 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/401.96 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 401.96 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 52,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,660.12/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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