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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 306.86 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 306.86 and 74.63 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 306.86 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/306.86 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 306.86 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 22,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901.36/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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