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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.97, 298.48 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.97, 298.48 and 89.28 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.97 : 298.48 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.97/298.48 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.97x = 298.48 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.97x = 26,648.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,648.29/198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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