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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 364.29 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 364.29 and 159.07 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 364.29 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/364.29 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 364.29 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 57,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,946.10/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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