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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.13, 400.74 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.13, 400.74 and 84.51 is: 126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.13 : 400.74 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.13/400.74 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.13x = 400.74 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.13x = 33,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,866.54/267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.78

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