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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 364.14 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 364.14 and 158.99 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 364.14 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/364.14 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 364.14 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 57,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,892.80/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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