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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.15, 363.08 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.15, 363.08 and 158.27 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.15 : 363.08 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.15/363.08 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.15x = 363.08 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.15x = 57,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,462.06/263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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