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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 409.04 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 409.04 and 67.26 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 409.04 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/409.04 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 409.04 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 27,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,512.03/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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