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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.23, 915.23 and 199.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.23, 915.23 and 199.67 is: 299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.23 : 915.23 = 199.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.23/915.23 = 199.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.23x = 915.23 × 199.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.23x = 182,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,746.76/610.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.47

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