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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 400.85 and 84.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 400.85 and 84.77 is: 127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 400.85 = 84.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/400.85 = 84.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 400.85 × 84.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 33,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,979.45/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.15

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