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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 409.94 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 409.94 and 119.21 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 409.94 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/409.94 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 409.94 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 48,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,866.30/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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