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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.06, 795.20 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.06, 795.20 and 183.42 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.06 : 795.20 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.06/795.20 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.06x = 795.20 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.06x = 145,854.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,854.67/530.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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