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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.11, 915.12 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.11, 915.12 and 199.24 is: 298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.11 : 915.12 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.11/915.12 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.11x = 915.12 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.11x = 182,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,326.72/610.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.84

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