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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 795.17 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 795.17 and 140.10 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 795.17 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/795.17 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 795.17 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 111,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,403.32/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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