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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.89, 401.85 and 85.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.89, 401.85 and 85.29 is: 127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.89 : 401.85 = 85.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.89/401.85 = 85.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.89x = 401.85 × 85.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.89x = 34,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,273.79/267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.94

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