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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 297.86 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 297.86 and 88.90 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 297.86 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/297.86 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 297.86 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 26,478.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,478.56/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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