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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 401.68 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 401.68 and 130.88 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 401.68 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/401.68 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 401.68 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 52,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,572.31/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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