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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 297.64 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 297.64 and 90.28 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 297.64 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/297.64 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 297.64 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 26,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,870.94/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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