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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.90, 795.90 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.90, 795.90 and 206.18 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.90 : 795.90 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.90/795.90 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.90x = 795.90 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.90x = 164,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,098.66/530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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