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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.94, 452.82 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.94, 452.82 and 119.36 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.94 : 452.82 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.94/452.82 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.94x = 452.82 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.94x = 54,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048.60/301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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