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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.18, 795.22 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.18, 795.22 and 183.45 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.18 : 795.22 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.18/795.22 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.18x = 795.22 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.18x = 145,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,883.11/530.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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