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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.66, 915.35 and 199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.66, 915.35 and 199.69 is: 299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.66 : 915.35 = 199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.66/915.35 = 199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.66x = 915.35 × 199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.66x = 182,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,783.70/610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.32

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