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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 414.36 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 414.36 and 139.22 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 414.36 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/414.36 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 414.36 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 57,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,687.20/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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