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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 448.31 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 448.31 and 90.66 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 448.31 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/448.31 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 448.31 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 40,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,643.33/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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