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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 298.48 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 298.48 and 90.66 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 298.48 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/298.48 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 298.48 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 27,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,060.20/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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