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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 795.18 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 795.18 and 183.50 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 795.18 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/795.18 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 795.18 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 145,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,915.53/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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