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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.50, 410.26 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.50, 410.26 and 68.08 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.50 : 410.26 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.50/410.26 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.50x = 410.26 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.50x = 27,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930.50/273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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