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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 795.14 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 795.14 and 145.31 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 795.14 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/795.14 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 795.14 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 115,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,541.79/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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