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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 414.60 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 414.60 and 139.51 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 414.60 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/414.60 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 414.60 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 57,840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,840.85/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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