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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 409.81 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 409.81 and 119.09 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 409.81 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/409.81 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 409.81 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 48,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,804.27/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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