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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.29, 414.35 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.29, 414.35 and 139.25 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.29 : 414.35 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.29/414.35 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.29x = 414.35 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.29x = 57,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699.10/276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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