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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 453.09 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 453.09 and 119.49 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 453.09 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/453.09 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 453.09 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 54,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,139.72/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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