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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 376.38 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 376.38 and 159.52 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 376.38 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/376.38 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 376.38 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 60,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,037.46/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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