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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 795.75 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 795.75 and 184.11 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 795.75 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/795.75 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 795.75 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 146,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,505.53/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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