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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.23, 915.12 and 199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.23, 915.12 and 199.25 is: 298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.23 : 915.12 = 199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.23/915.12 = 199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.23x = 915.12 × 199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.23x = 182,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,336.66/610.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.80

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