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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 453 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 453 and 119.40 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 453 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/453 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 453 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 54,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088.20/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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