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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.28, 306.45 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.28, 306.45 and 74.25 is: 111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.28 : 306.45 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.28/306.45 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.28x = 306.45 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.28x = 22,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753.91/204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.39

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