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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.89, 364.11 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.89, 364.11 and 159.02 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.89 : 364.11 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.89/364.11 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.89x = 364.11 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.89x = 57,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,900.77/263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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