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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 415.36 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 415.36 and 139.92 is: 209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 415.36 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/415.36 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 415.36 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 58,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,114.74/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.85

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