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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.29, 771.51 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.29, 771.51 and 189.58 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.29 : 771.51 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.29/771.51 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.29x = 771.51 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.29x = 146,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,262.87/514.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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