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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 916 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 916 and 199.65 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 916 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/916 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 916 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 182,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,879.40/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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