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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.71, 796.04 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.71, 796.04 and 140.71 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.71 : 796.04 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.71/796.04 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.71x = 796.04 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.71x = 112,010.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,010.79/530.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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