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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.63, 771.98 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.63, 771.98 and 185.64 is: 278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.63 : 771.98 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.63/771.98 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.63x = 771.98 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.63x = 143,310.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,310.37/514.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.47

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