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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.09, 771 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.09, 771 and 189.28 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.09 : 771 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.09/771 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.09x = 771 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.09x = 145,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,934.88/514.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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