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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 363.99 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 363.99 and 158.86 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 363.99 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/363.99 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 363.99 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 57,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,823.45/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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