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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 401.45 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 401.45 and 85.07 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 401.45 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/401.45 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 401.45 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 34,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,151.93/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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