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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 362.80 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 362.80 and 158.07 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 362.80 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/362.80 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 362.80 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 57,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,347.31/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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