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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 306.96 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 306.96 and 74.66 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 306.96 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/306.96 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 306.96 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 22,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,917.63/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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