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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 376.29 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 376.29 and 159.47 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 376.29 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/376.29 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 376.29 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 60,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,006.97/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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