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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 401.78 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 401.78 and 85.30 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 401.78 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/401.78 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 401.78 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 34,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271.04/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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