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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 297.74 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 297.74 and 90.32 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 297.74 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/297.74 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 297.74 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 26,890.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,890.61/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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