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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 796.26 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 796.26 and 146.07 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 796.26 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/796.26 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 796.26 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 116,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,309.70/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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