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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 409.78 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 409.78 and 119.09 is: 178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 409.78 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/409.78 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 409.78 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 48,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,800.70/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.50

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