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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.33, 915.39 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.33, 915.39 and 199.46 is: 299.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.33 : 915.39 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.33/915.39 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.33x = 915.39 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.33x = 182,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,587.87/610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.16

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