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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.53, 297.45 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.53, 297.45 and 90.39 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.53 : 297.45 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.53/297.45 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.53x = 297.45 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.53x = 26,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,886.51/198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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