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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 306.96 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 306.96 and 74.70 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 306.96 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/306.96 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 306.96 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 22,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929.91/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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