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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.21, 771.45 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.21, 771.45 and 189.58 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.21 : 771.45 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.21/771.45 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.21x = 771.45 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.21x = 146,251.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,251.49/514.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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