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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 306.21 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 306.21 and 74.21 is: 111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 306.21 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/306.21 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 306.21 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 22,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723.84/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.27

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