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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 375.08 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 375.08 and 158.92 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 375.08 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/375.08 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 375.08 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 59,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,607.71/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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