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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 410.21 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 410.21 and 119.28 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 410.21 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/410.21 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 410.21 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 48,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,931.24/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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