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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.63, 915.99 and 199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.63, 915.99 and 199.73 is: 299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.63 : 915.99 = 199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.63/915.99 = 199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.63x = 915.99 × 199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.63x = 182,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,950.68/610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.61

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