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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 297.69 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 297.69 and 90.17 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 297.69 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/297.69 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 297.69 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 26,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,842.71/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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