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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 453.04 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 453.04 and 119.28 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 453.04 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/453.04 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 453.04 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 54,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,038.61/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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