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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 414.66 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 414.66 and 139.38 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 414.66 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/414.66 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 414.66 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 57,795.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,795.31/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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