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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.01, 413.66 and 139.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.01, 413.66 and 139.09 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.01 : 413.66 = 139.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.01/413.66 = 139.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.01x = 413.66 × 139.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.01x = 57,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,534.25/276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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