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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.42, 306.66 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.42, 306.66 and 74.40 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.42 : 306.66 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.42/306.66 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.42x = 306.66 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.42x = 22,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815.50/204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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