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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 297.97 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 297.97 and 90.60 is: 135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 297.97 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/297.97 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 297.97 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 26,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,996.08/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.80

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