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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 414.86 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 414.86 and 139.56 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 414.86 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/414.86 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 414.86 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 57,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,897.16/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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