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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.62, 297.78 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.62, 297.78 and 90.29 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.62 : 297.78 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.62/297.78 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.62x = 297.78 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.62x = 26,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884.73/198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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