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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 401.40 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 401.40 and 84.96 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 401.40 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/401.40 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 401.40 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 34,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,102.94/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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