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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.91, 362.80 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.91, 362.80 and 158.06 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.91 : 362.80 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.91/362.80 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.91x = 362.80 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.91x = 57,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,342.55/262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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