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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.55, 771.96 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.55, 771.96 and 189.92 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.55 : 771.96 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.55/771.96 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.55x = 771.96 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.55x = 146,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,610.64/514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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