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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 306.29 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 306.29 and 74.16 is: 111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 306.29 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/306.29 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 306.29 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 22,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714.65/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.25

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