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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 304.64 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 304.64 and 74.82 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 304.64 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/304.64 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 304.64 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 22,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793.16/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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