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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 401.42 and 85.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 401.42 and 85.06 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 401.42 = 85.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/401.42 = 85.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 401.42 × 85.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 34,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144.79/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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