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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 306.26 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 306.26 and 74.20 is: 111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 306.26 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/306.26 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 306.26 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 22,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724.49/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.28

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