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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 415.56 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 415.56 and 140.06 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 415.56 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/415.56 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 415.56 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 58,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203.33/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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