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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.07, 915.20 and 199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.07, 915.20 and 199.17 is: 298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.07 : 915.20 = 199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.07/915.20 = 199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.07x = 915.20 × 199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.07x = 182,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,279.39/610.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.79

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