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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 375.12 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 375.12 and 158.94 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 375.12 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/375.12 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 375.12 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 59,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,621.57/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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