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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 306.76 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 306.76 and 74.51 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 306.76 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/306.76 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 306.76 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 22,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,854.97/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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