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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 305.90 and 73.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 305.90 and 73.95 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 305.90 = 73.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/305.90 = 73.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 305.90 × 73.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 22,621.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621.31/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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