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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.12, 915.26 and 199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.12, 915.26 and 199.28 is: 298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.12 : 915.26 = 199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.12/915.26 = 199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.12x = 915.26 × 199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.12x = 182,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,393.01/610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.95

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