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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.33, 795.54 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.33, 795.54 and 140.33 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.33 : 795.54 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.33/795.54 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.33x = 795.54 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.33x = 111,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,638.13/530.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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