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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 401.07 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 401.07 and 84.79 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 401.07 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/401.07 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 401.07 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 34,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005.40/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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