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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.63, 401.44 and 85.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.63, 401.44 and 85.02 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.63 : 401.44 = 85.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.63/401.44 = 85.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.63x = 401.44 × 85.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.63x = 34,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130.43/267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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