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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 796.36 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 796.36 and 146.12 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 796.36 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/796.36 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 796.36 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 116,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,364.12/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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