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Finding the Third Proportional to 158.50 and 237.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 158.50 and 237.25 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.50 : 237.25 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.50/237.25 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.50x = 237.25 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.50x = 56,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,287.56/158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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