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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.36, 771.08 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.36, 771.08 and 189.65 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.36 : 771.08 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.36/771.08 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.36x = 771.08 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.36x = 146,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,235.32/514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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