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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 298.33 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 298.33 and 90.66 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 298.33 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/298.33 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 298.33 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 27,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046.14/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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