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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.73, 401.57 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.73, 401.57 and 85.12 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.73 : 401.57 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.73/401.57 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.73x = 401.57 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.73x = 34,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180.21/267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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