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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 401.52 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 401.52 and 85.07 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 401.52 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/401.52 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 401.52 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 34,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155.30/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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