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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.09, 409.64 and 67.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.09, 409.64 and 67.67 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.09 : 409.64 = 67.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.09/409.64 = 67.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.09x = 409.64 × 67.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.09x = 27,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,717.95/273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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