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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 916.22 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 916.22 and 199.90 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 916.22 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/916.22 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 916.22 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 183,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,146.80/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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