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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.09, 453.01 and 119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.09, 453.01 and 119.38 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.09 : 453.01 = 119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.09/453.01 = 119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.09x = 453.01 × 119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.09x = 54,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,077.47/302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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