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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 298.38 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 298.38 and 90.56 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 298.38 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/298.38 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 298.38 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 27,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,021.29/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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