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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.83, 401.71 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.83, 401.71 and 85.20 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.83 : 401.71 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.83/401.71 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.83x = 401.71 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.83x = 34,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,226.39/267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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