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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 916.21 and 199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 916.21 and 199.75 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 916.21 = 199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/916.21 = 199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 916.21 × 199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 183,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,012.95/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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