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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 410.87 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 410.87 and 119.81 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 410.87 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/410.87 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 410.87 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 49,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,224.58/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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