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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.53, 415 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.53, 415 and 139.44 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.53 : 415 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.53/415 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.53x = 415 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.53x = 57,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,867.60/276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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