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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 362.93 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 362.93 and 158.13 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 362.93 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/362.93 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 362.93 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 57,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,390.12/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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