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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.18, 771.39 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.18, 771.39 and 189.55 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.18 : 771.39 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.18/771.39 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.18x = 771.39 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.18x = 146,216.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,216.97/514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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