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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 298.02 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 298.02 and 90.48 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 298.02 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/298.02 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 298.02 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 26,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964.85/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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