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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 915.97 and 199.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 915.97 and 199.77 is: 299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 915.97 = 199.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/915.97 = 199.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 915.97 × 199.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 182,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,978.75/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.61

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