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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.09, 362.97 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.09, 362.97 and 158.10 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.09 : 362.97 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.09/362.97 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.09x = 362.97 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.09x = 57,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,385.56/263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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