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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 414.81 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 414.81 and 139.62 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 414.81 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/414.81 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 414.81 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 57,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,915.77/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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