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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.13, 400.66 and 84.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.13, 400.66 and 84.53 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.13 : 400.66 = 84.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.13/400.66 = 84.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.13x = 400.66 × 84.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.13x = 33,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,865.36/267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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