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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 305.97 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 305.97 and 74.03 is: 111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 305.97 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/305.97 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 305.97 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 22,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649.36/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.00

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