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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 297.65 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 297.65 and 90.19 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 297.65 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/297.65 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 297.65 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 26,845.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,845.05/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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