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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.83 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.83 and 119.08 is: 178.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.83 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.83 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.83 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 48,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802.56/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.69

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