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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 795.17 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 795.17 and 145.38 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 795.17 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/795.17 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 795.17 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 115,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,601.09/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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