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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.65, 414.77 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.65, 414.77 and 139.86 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.65 : 414.77 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.65/414.77 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.65x = 414.77 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.65x = 58,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,009.03/276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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