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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 795.14 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 795.14 and 205.28 is: 307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 795.14 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/795.14 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 795.14 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 163,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,226.34/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.92

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