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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.39, 915.79 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.39, 915.79 and 199.59 is: 299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.39 : 915.79 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.39/915.79 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.39x = 915.79 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.39x = 182,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,782.53/610.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.45

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