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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 414.86 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 414.86 and 139.96 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 414.86 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/414.86 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 414.86 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 58,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,063.81/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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