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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 413.96 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 413.96 and 139.28 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 413.96 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/413.96 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 413.96 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 57,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,656.35/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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