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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.99, 362.98 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.99, 362.98 and 158.10 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.99 : 362.98 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.99/362.98 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.99x = 362.98 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.99x = 57,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,387.14/262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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