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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.57, 414.68 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.57, 414.68 and 139.68 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.57 : 414.68 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.57/414.68 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.57x = 414.68 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.57x = 57,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,921.80/276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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