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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.44, 771.57 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.44, 771.57 and 189.73 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.44 : 771.57 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.44/771.57 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.44x = 771.57 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.44x = 146,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,388.76/514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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