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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 401.77 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 401.77 and 85.27 is: 127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 401.77 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/401.77 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 401.77 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 34,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258.93/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.87

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