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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 297.60 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 297.60 and 90.20 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 297.60 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/297.60 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 297.60 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 26,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843.52/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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