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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 306.96 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 306.96 and 74.69 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 306.96 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/306.96 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 306.96 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 22,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926.18/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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