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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.55, 796.02 and 206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.55, 796.02 and 206.14 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.55 : 796.02 = 206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.55/796.02 = 206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.55x = 796.02 × 206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.55x = 164,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,091.56/530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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