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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.89, 797.85 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.89, 797.85 and 147.14 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.89 : 797.85 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.89/797.85 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.89x = 797.85 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.89x = 117,395.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,395.65/531.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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