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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.39, 771.89 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.39, 771.89 and 189.98 is: 285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.39 : 771.89 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.39/771.89 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.39x = 771.89 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.39x = 146,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,642.71/514.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.08

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