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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.62, 298.14 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.62, 298.14 and 90.44 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.62 : 298.14 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.62/298.14 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.62x = 298.14 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.62x = 26,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,963.78/198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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