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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.13, 914.98 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.13, 914.98 and 199.16 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.13 : 914.98 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.13/914.98 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.13x = 914.98 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.13x = 182,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,226.42/610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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