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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.95, 796.46 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.95, 796.46 and 184.14 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.95 : 796.46 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.95/796.46 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.95x = 796.46 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.95x = 146,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,655.24/530.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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