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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 915.17 and 199.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 915.17 and 199.19 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 915.17 = 199.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/915.17 = 199.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 915.17 × 199.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 182,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,289.98/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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