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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.28, 771.47 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.28, 771.47 and 189.57 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.28 : 771.47 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.28/771.47 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.28x = 771.47 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.28x = 146,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,243.73/514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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