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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 414.33 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 414.33 and 139.03 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 414.33 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/414.33 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 414.33 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 57,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,604.30/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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