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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 401.57 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 401.57 and 85.15 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 401.57 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/401.57 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 401.57 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 34,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193.69/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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