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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 453.12 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 453.12 and 119.52 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 453.12 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/453.12 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 453.12 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 54,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,156.90/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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