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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.09 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.09 and 74.06 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.09 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.09 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.09 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 33,557.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,557.26/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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