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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.54, 915.46 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.54, 915.46 and 199.64 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.54 : 915.46 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.54/915.46 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.54x = 915.46 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.54x = 182,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,763.05/610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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