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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 298.08 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 298.08 and 90.42 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 298.08 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/298.08 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 298.08 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 26,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,952.39/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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