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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 401.44 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 401.44 and 130.72 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 401.44 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/401.44 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 401.44 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 52,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,476.24/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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