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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 305.91 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 305.91 and 73.96 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 305.91 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/305.91 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 305.91 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 22,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625.10/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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