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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 414.99 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 414.99 and 140.00 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 414.99 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/414.99 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 414.99 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 58,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,096.53/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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