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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 376.45 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 376.45 and 159.14 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 376.45 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/376.45 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 376.45 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 59,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,908.80/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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