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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 298.12 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 298.12 and 90.58 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 298.12 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/298.12 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 298.12 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 27,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,003.71/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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