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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 400.65 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 400.65 and 84.44 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 400.65 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/400.65 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 400.65 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 33,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,831.57/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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