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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 402.12 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 402.12 and 131.08 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 402.12 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/402.12 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 402.12 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 52,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,709.89/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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