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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 413.90 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 413.90 and 139 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 413.90 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/413.90 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 413.90 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 57,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,532.10/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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