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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.28, 796.86 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.28, 796.86 and 146.50 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.28 : 796.86 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.28/796.86 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.28x = 796.86 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.28x = 116,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,739.99/531.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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