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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.92, 797.88 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.92, 797.88 and 147.16 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.92 : 797.88 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.92/797.88 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.92x = 797.88 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.92x = 117,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,416.02/531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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