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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.90, 796.26 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.90, 796.26 and 146.06 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.90 : 796.26 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.90/796.26 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.90x = 796.26 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.90x = 116,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,301.74/530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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