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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 414.75 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 414.75 and 139.55 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 414.75 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/414.75 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 414.75 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 57,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,878.36/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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