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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.03, 770.69 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.03, 770.69 and 189.36 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.03 : 770.69 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.03/770.69 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.03x = 770.69 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.03x = 145,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,933.06/514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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