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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 401.76 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 401.76 and 85.20 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 401.76 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/401.76 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 401.76 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 34,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229.95/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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