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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.31 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.31 and 74.28 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.31 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.31 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.31 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 22,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752.71/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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