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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 414.96 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 414.96 and 139.86 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 414.96 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/414.96 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 414.96 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 58,036.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,036.31/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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