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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 415.41 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 415.41 and 139.89 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 415.41 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/415.41 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 415.41 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 58,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,111.70/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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