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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 795 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 795 and 145.26 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 795 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/795 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 795 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 115,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,481.70/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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