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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.93, 923.71 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.93, 923.71 and 199.38 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.93 : 923.71 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.93/923.71 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.93x = 923.71 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.93x = 184,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,169.30/615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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