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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.89, 796.22 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.89, 796.22 and 184.23 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.89 : 796.22 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.89/796.22 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.89x = 796.22 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.89x = 146,687.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,687.61/530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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