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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.42, 915.60 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.42, 915.60 and 199.54 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.42 : 915.60 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.42/915.60 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.42x = 915.60 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.42x = 182,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,698.82/610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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