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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610, 915.12 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610, 915.12 and 199.16 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 915.12 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/915.12 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 915.12 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 182,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,255.30/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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