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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.11, 400.71 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.11, 400.71 and 84.50 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.11 : 400.71 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.11/400.71 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.11x = 400.71 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.11x = 33,860.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,860.00/267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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