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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 452.89 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 452.89 and 119.44 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 452.89 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/452.89 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 452.89 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 54,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,093.18/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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