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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 414.90 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 414.90 and 139.83 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 414.90 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/414.90 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 414.90 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 58,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012.69/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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