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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 297.59 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 297.59 and 90.18 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 297.59 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/297.59 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 297.59 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 26,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,836.22/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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