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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 452.70 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 452.70 and 119.26 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 452.70 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/452.70 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 452.70 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 53,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,989.00/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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