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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531, 796.55 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531, 796.55 and 146.25 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531 : 796.55 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531/796.55 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531x = 796.55 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531x = 116,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,494.71/531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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