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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.67, 414.91 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.67, 414.91 and 137.77 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.67 : 414.91 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.67/414.91 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.67x = 414.91 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.67x = 57,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,162.15/276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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