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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.94, 797.86 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.94, 797.86 and 185.30 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.94 : 797.86 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.94/797.86 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.94x = 797.86 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.94x = 147,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,843.46/531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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