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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 297.60 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 297.60 and 90.37 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 297.60 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/297.60 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 297.60 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 26,894.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,894.11/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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