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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 364.10 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 364.10 and 158.98 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 364.10 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/364.10 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 364.10 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 57,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,884.62/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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