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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.34, 297.38 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.34, 297.38 and 90.02 is: 134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.34 : 297.38 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.34/297.38 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.34x = 297.38 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.34x = 26,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,770.15/198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.97

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