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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 414 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 414 and 139.24 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 414 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/414 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 414 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 57,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,645.36/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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