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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 795.98 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 795.98 and 184.19 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 795.98 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/795.98 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 795.98 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 146,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,608.65/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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