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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.78, 771.81 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.78, 771.81 and 190.11 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.78 : 771.81 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.78/771.81 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.78x = 771.81 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.78x = 146,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,728.80/514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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