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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 795.93 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 795.93 and 145.89 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 795.93 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/795.93 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 795.93 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 116,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,118.23/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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