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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 402.01 and 85.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 402.01 and 85.39 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 402.01 = 85.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/402.01 = 85.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 402.01 × 85.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 34,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326.90/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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