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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.18, 915.26 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.18, 915.26 and 199.32 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.18 : 915.26 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.18/915.26 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.18x = 915.26 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.18x = 182,429.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,429.62/610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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