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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 362.88 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 362.88 and 158.09 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 362.88 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/362.88 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 362.88 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 57,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,365.88/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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