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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 414.68 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 414.68 and 139.42 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 414.68 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/414.68 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 414.68 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 57,814.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,814.60/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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