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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 306.73 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 306.73 and 74.53 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 306.73 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/306.73 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 306.73 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 22,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,860.59/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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