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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.01, 414.16 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.01, 414.16 and 139.05 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.01 : 414.16 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.01/414.16 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.01x = 414.16 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.01x = 57,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,588.95/276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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