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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.45, 401.18 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.45, 401.18 and 84.90 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.45 : 401.18 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.45/401.18 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.45x = 401.18 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.45x = 34,059.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,059.76/267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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