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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.49, 401.41 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.49, 401.41 and 85.01 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.49 : 401.41 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.49/401.41 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.49x = 401.41 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.49x = 34,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,123.86/267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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