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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.91, 364.18 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.91, 364.18 and 159.06 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.91 : 364.18 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.91/364.18 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.91x = 364.18 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.91x = 57,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,926.47/263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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