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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.62, 771.69 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.62, 771.69 and 189.76 is: 284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.62 : 771.69 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.62/771.69 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.62x = 771.69 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.62x = 146,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,435.89/514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.55

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