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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 401.99 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 401.99 and 89.87 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 401.99 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/401.99 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 401.99 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 36,128.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,128.07/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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