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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 306.28 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 306.28 and 74.24 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 306.28 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/306.28 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 306.28 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 22,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738.23/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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