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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 795.12 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 795.12 and 183.48 is: 275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 795.12 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/795.12 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 795.12 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 145,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,888.62/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.15

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