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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.20, 795.30 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.20, 795.30 and 140.20 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.20 : 795.30 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.20/795.30 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.20x = 795.30 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.20x = 111,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,501.06/530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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