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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.32, 915.50 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.32, 915.50 and 199.46 is: 299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.32 : 915.50 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.32/915.50 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.32x = 915.50 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.32x = 182,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,608.42/610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.20

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