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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 401.25 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 401.25 and 84.93 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 401.25 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/401.25 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 401.25 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 34,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,078.16/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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