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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 915.96 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 915.96 and 199.59 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 915.96 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/915.96 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 915.96 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 182,816.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,816.46/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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