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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.41, 401.04 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.41, 401.04 and 84.71 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.41 : 401.04 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.41/401.04 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.41x = 401.04 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.41x = 33,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,970.09/267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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