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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.67, 916.12 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.67, 916.12 and 199.83 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.67 : 916.12 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.67/916.12 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.67x = 916.12 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.67x = 183,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,070.23/610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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