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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.02, 363.03 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.02, 363.03 and 158.11 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.02 : 363.03 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.02/363.03 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.02x = 363.03 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.02x = 57,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398.67/263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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