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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.57, 410.35 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.57, 410.35 and 68.14 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.57 : 410.35 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.57/410.35 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.57x = 410.35 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.57x = 27,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,961.25/273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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