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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.77, 364.07 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.77, 364.07 and 158.92 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.77 : 364.07 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.77/364.07 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.77x = 364.07 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.77x = 57,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,857.49/263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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