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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.02, 794.98 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.02, 794.98 and 187.78 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.02 : 794.98 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.02/794.98 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.02x = 794.98 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.02x = 149,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,281.34/530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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