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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 298.40 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 298.40 and 90.63 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 298.40 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/298.40 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 298.40 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 27,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,043.99/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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