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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.63, 796 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.63, 796 and 140.64 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.63 : 796 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.63/796 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.63x = 796 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.63x = 111,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,949.44/530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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