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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.58, 414.82 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.58, 414.82 and 139.59 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.58 : 414.82 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.58/414.82 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.58x = 414.82 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.58x = 57,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,904.72/276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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