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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.11, 915.18 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.11, 915.18 and 199.23 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.11 : 915.18 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.11/915.18 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.11x = 915.18 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.11x = 182,331.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,331.31/610.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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