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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.31, 797 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.31, 797 and 184.66 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.31 : 797 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.31/797 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.31x = 797 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.31x = 147,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,174.02/531.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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