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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 452.44 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 452.44 and 118.92 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 452.44 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/452.44 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 452.44 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 53,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,802.80/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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