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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.02, 414.17 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.02, 414.17 and 139.06 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.02 : 414.17 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.02/414.17 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.02x = 414.17 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.02x = 57,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,594.48/276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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