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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 364.25 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 364.25 and 158.98 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 364.25 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/364.25 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 364.25 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 57,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,907.74/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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