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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.56, 771.50 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.56, 771.50 and 189.74 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.56 : 771.50 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.56/771.50 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.56x = 771.50 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.56x = 146,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,384.41/514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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