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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 307.12 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 307.12 and 74.80 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 307.12 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/307.12 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 307.12 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 22,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,972.58/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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