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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.16, 771.28 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.16, 771.28 and 189.52 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.16 : 771.28 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.16/771.28 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.16x = 771.28 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.16x = 146,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,172.99/514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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