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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 795.15 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 795.15 and 145.34 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 795.15 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/795.15 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 795.15 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 115,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,567.10/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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