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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.15, 375.36 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.15, 375.36 and 158.89 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.15 : 375.36 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.15/375.36 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.15x = 375.36 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.15x = 59,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,640.95/250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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