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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.86 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.86 and 131.06 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.86 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.86 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.86 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 52,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,669.31/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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