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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 401.93 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 401.93 and 85.28 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 401.93 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/401.93 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 401.93 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 34,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,276.59/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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