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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 375.99 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 375.99 and 159.26 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 375.99 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/375.99 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 375.99 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 59,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,880.17/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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