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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 401.57 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 401.57 and 130.66 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 401.57 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/401.57 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 401.57 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 52,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469.14/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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