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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 297.95 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 297.95 and 90.39 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 297.95 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/297.95 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 297.95 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 26,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,931.25/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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