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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 307.36 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 307.36 and 74.95 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 307.36 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/307.36 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 307.36 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 23,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,035.10/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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