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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 305.93 and 74.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 305.93 and 74.00 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 305.93 = 74.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/305.93 = 74.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 305.93 × 74.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 22,639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639.77/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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