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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.56 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.56 and 84.35 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.56 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.56 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.56 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 33,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786.81/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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