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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 914.98 and 199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 914.98 and 199.15 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 914.98 = 199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/914.98 = 199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 914.98 × 199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 182,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,213.69/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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