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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.37, 409.91 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.37, 409.91 and 119.21 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.37 : 409.91 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.37/409.91 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.37x = 409.91 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.37x = 48,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,865.37/273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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