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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 415.76 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 415.76 and 139.98 is: 210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 415.76 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/415.76 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 415.76 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 58,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,197.38/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.12

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