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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.87, 307.22 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.87, 307.22 and 74.83 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.87 : 307.22 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.87/307.22 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.87x = 307.22 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.87x = 22,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,988.90/204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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