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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.69, 414.66 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.69, 414.66 and 139.44 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.69 : 414.66 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.69/414.66 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.69x = 414.66 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.69x = 57,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,820.19/276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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