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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.79, 916.29 and 199.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.79, 916.29 and 199.81 is: 299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.79 : 916.29 = 199.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.79/916.29 = 199.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.79x = 916.29 × 199.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.79x = 183,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,083.90/610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.75

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