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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 304.20 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 304.20 and 74.56 is: 111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 304.20 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/304.20 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 304.20 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 22,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,681.15/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.82

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