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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.89, 916.30 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.89, 916.30 and 199.97 is: 299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.89 : 916.30 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.89/916.30 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.89x = 916.30 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.89x = 183,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,232.51/610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.94

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