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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 306.57 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 306.57 and 74.44 is: 111.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 306.57 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/306.57 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 306.57 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 22,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822.18/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.63

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