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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.78, 796.14 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.78, 796.14 and 146 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.78 : 796.14 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.78/796.14 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.78x = 796.14 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.78x = 116,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,236.44/530.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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