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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.91, 415.19 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.91, 415.19 and 139.88 is: 209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.91 : 415.19 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.91/415.19 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.91x = 415.19 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.91x = 58,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,078.16/276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.74

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