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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.88 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.88 and 130.92 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.88 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.88 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.88 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 52,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,614.13/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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