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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 376.93 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 376.93 and 159.76 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 376.93 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/376.93 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 376.93 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 60,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,217.59/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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