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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 306.88 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 306.88 and 74.61 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 306.88 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/306.88 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 306.88 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 22,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896.13/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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