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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 414.27 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 414.27 and 139.19 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 414.27 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/414.27 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 414.27 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 57,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,659.47/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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