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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 771.21 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 771.21 and 189.45 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 771.21 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/771.21 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 771.21 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 146,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,105.73/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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