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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.02, 795.02 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.02, 795.02 and 140.02 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.02 : 795.02 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.02/795.02 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.02x = 795.02 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.02x = 111,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,318.70/530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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