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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 414.42 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 414.42 and 139.34 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 414.42 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/414.42 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 414.42 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 57,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,742.51/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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