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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.43, 401.20 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.43, 401.20 and 84.84 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.43 : 401.20 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.43/401.20 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.43x = 401.20 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.43x = 34,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,037.60/267.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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