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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 306.95 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 306.95 and 74.66 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 306.95 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/306.95 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 306.95 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 22,914.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,914.98/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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