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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 454.94 and 120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 454.94 and 120.89 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 454.94 = 120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/454.94 = 120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 454.94 × 120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 54,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,999.02/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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