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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.27, 363.28 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.27, 363.28 and 158.34 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.27 : 363.28 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.27/363.28 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.27x = 363.28 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.27x = 57,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,521.76/263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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