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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.37, 361.97 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.37, 361.97 and 158.69 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.37 : 361.97 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.37/361.97 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.37x = 361.97 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.37x = 57,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,440.23/262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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