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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.75, 453.93 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.75, 453.93 and 119.93 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.75 : 453.93 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.75/453.93 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.75x = 453.93 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.75x = 54,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,439.82/302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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