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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 452.66 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 452.66 and 119.14 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 452.66 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/452.66 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 452.66 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 53,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,928.19/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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