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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.62, 401.42 and 85.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.62, 401.42 and 85.00 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.62 : 401.42 = 85.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.62/401.42 = 85.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.62x = 401.42 × 85.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.62x = 34,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,120.66/267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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