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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 306.73 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 306.73 and 74.50 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 306.73 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/306.73 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 306.73 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 22,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,851.39/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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