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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 452.79 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 452.79 and 119.44 is: 179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 452.79 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/452.79 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 452.79 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 54,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081.24/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.14

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