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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 770.92 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 770.92 and 189.16 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 770.92 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/770.92 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 770.92 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 145,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,827.23/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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