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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.27, 297.55 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.27, 297.55 and 90.13 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.27 : 297.55 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.27/297.55 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.27x = 297.55 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.27x = 26,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,818.18/198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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