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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 364.13 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 364.13 and 158.88 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 364.13 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/364.13 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 364.13 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 57,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,853.16/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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