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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.20, 915.40 and 199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.20, 915.40 and 199.25 is: 298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.20 : 915.40 = 199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.20/915.40 = 199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.20x = 915.40 × 199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.20x = 182,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,388.87/610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.90

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