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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 375.00 and 158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 375.00 and 158.71 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 375.00 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/375.00 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 375.00 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 59,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,516.76/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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