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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.37, 915.59 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.37, 915.59 and 199.52 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.37 : 915.59 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.37/915.59 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.37x = 915.59 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.37x = 182,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,677.52/610.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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