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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 376.12 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 376.12 and 159.42 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 376.12 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/376.12 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 376.12 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 59,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,960.25/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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