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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 452.76 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 452.76 and 119.20 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 452.76 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/452.76 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 452.76 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 53,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,968.99/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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