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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 414.96 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 414.96 and 139.76 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 414.96 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/414.96 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 414.96 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 57,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,994.81/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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