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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.13, 915.20 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.13, 915.20 and 199.62 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.13 : 915.20 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.13/915.20 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.13x = 915.20 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.13x = 182,691.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,691.23/610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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