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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.33, 376.13 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.33, 376.13 and 159.07 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.33 : 376.13 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.33/376.13 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.33x = 376.13 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.33x = 59,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,831.00/250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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