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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.25, 297.34 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.25, 297.34 and 90.02 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.25 : 297.34 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.25/297.34 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.25x = 297.34 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.25x = 26,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,765.17/198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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