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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.34 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.34 and 146.13 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.34 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.34 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.34 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 116,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,369.16/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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