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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 376.86 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 376.86 and 159.89 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 376.86 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/376.86 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 376.86 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 60,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,256.15/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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