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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 362.80 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 362.80 and 158.04 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 362.80 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/362.80 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 362.80 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 57,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,336.91/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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