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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 307.08 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 307.08 and 74.74 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 307.08 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/307.08 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 307.08 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 22,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950.39/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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