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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.96 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.96 and 82.89 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.96 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.96 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.96 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 33,318.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,318.67/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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