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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.90, 415.04 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.90, 415.04 and 140.06 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.90 : 415.04 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.90/415.04 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.90x = 415.04 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.90x = 58,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127.73/276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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