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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 401.09 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 401.09 and 84.76 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 401.09 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/401.09 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 401.09 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 33,996.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,996.39/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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