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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 401 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 401 and 84.72 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 401 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/401 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 401 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 33,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,972.72/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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