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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 415.43 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 415.43 and 139.83 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 415.43 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/415.43 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 415.43 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 58,087.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,087.84/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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