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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.28, 771.19 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.28, 771.19 and 189.42 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.28 : 771.19 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.28/771.19 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.28x = 771.19 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.28x = 146,079.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,079.78/514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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