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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.81, 297.96 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.81, 297.96 and 90.60 is: 135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.81 : 297.96 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.81/297.96 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.81x = 297.96 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.81x = 26,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,995.18/198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.78

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