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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.05, 363.00 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.05, 363.00 and 158.12 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.05 : 363.00 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.05/363.00 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.05x = 363.00 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.05x = 57,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,397.91/263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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