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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 307.40 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 307.40 and 74.95 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 307.40 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/307.40 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 307.40 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 23,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039.63/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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