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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 376.14 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 376.14 and 159.48 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 376.14 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/376.14 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 376.14 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 59,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,986.81/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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