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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.12, 914.62 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.12, 914.62 and 199.05 is: 298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.12 : 914.62 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.12/914.62 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.12x = 914.62 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.12x = 182,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,051.18/610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.39

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