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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 298.29 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 298.29 and 90.73 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 298.29 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/298.29 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 298.29 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 27,063.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063.85/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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