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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.44, 297.62 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.44, 297.62 and 90.20 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.44 : 297.62 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.44/297.62 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.44x = 297.62 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.44x = 26,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,845.96/198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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