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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 304.50 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 304.50 and 74.78 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 304.50 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/304.50 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 304.50 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 22,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770.51/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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