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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.95, 307.38 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.95, 307.38 and 74.93 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.95 : 307.38 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.95/307.38 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.95x = 307.38 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.95x = 23,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030.45/204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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