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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 297.78 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 297.78 and 90.42 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 297.78 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/297.78 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 297.78 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 26,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925.27/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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