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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.42 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.42 and 131.14 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.42 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.42 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.42 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 52,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,642.22/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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