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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 409.82 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 409.82 and 119.25 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 409.82 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/409.82 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 409.82 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 48,870.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,870.44/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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