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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 795.04 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 795.04 and 145.25 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 795.04 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/795.04 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 795.04 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 115,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,479.56/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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