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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 364.22 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 364.22 and 159.15 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 364.22 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/364.22 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 364.22 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 57,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,964.82/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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