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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.83 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.83 and 85.33 is: 127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.83 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.83 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.83 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 34,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,286.94/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.94

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