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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 452.87 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.85, 452.87 and 119.14 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.85 : 452.87 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.85/452.87 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.85x = 452.87 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.85x = 53,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,953.20/301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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