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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 410.12 and 67.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 410.12 and 67.98 is: 101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 410.12 = 67.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/410.12 = 67.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 410.12 × 67.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 27,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,879.62/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.97

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