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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 452.94 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 452.94 and 119.42 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 452.94 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/452.94 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 452.94 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 54,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,090.09/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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