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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 771.60 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 771.60 and 189.70 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 771.60 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/771.60 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 771.60 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 146,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,372.52/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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