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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.36, 915.44 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.36, 915.44 and 199.44 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.36 : 915.44 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.36/915.44 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.36x = 915.44 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.36x = 182,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,575.35/610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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