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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.53, 297.80 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.53, 297.80 and 90.33 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.53 : 297.80 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.53/297.80 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.53x = 297.80 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.53x = 26,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900.50/198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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