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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.64, 915.64 and 199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.64, 915.64 and 199.51 is: 299.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.64 : 915.64 = 199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.64/915.64 = 199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.64x = 915.64 × 199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.64x = 182,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,679.34/610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.16

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