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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.34, 414.40 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.34, 414.40 and 139.47 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.34 : 414.40 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.34/414.40 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.34x = 414.40 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.34x = 57,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,796.37/276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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