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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.47, 414.71 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.47, 414.71 and 139.35 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.47 : 414.71 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.47/414.71 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.47x = 414.71 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.47x = 57,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,790.19/276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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