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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.95, 797.72 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.95, 797.72 and 185.19 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.95 : 797.72 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.95/797.72 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.95x = 797.72 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.95x = 147,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,729.77/531.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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