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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.85, 401.91 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.85, 401.91 and 130.93 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.85 : 401.91 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.85/401.91 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.85x = 401.91 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.85x = 52,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,622.08/267.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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