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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.94, 415.48 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.94, 415.48 and 139.94 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.94 : 415.48 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.94/415.48 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.94x = 415.48 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.94x = 58,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,142.27/276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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