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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.28, 915.45 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.28, 915.45 and 199.43 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.28 : 915.45 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.28/915.45 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.28x = 915.45 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.28x = 182,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,568.19/610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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