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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.75, 797.68 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.75, 797.68 and 147 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.75 : 797.68 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.75/797.68 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.75x = 797.68 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.75x = 117,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,258.96/531.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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