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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.44, 771.31 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.44, 771.31 and 189.63 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.44 : 771.31 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.44/771.31 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.44x = 771.31 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.44x = 146,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,263.52/514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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