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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.61, 915.87 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.61, 915.87 and 199.74 is: 299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.61 : 915.87 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.61/915.87 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.61x = 915.87 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.61x = 182,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,935.87/610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.60

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