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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.94, 401.37 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.94, 401.37 and 130.58 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.94 : 401.37 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.94/401.37 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.94x = 401.37 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.94x = 52,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410.89/267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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