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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 375.96 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 375.96 and 159.36 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 375.96 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/375.96 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 375.96 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 59,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,912.99/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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