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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 414.98 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 414.98 and 139.70 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 414.98 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/414.98 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 414.98 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 57,972.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,972.71/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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