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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 297.68 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 297.68 and 90.25 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 297.68 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/297.68 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 297.68 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 26,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,864.42/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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