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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.24, 771.36 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.24, 771.36 and 189.60 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.24 : 771.36 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.24/771.36 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.24x = 771.36 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.24x = 146,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,249.86/514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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