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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 414.96 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 414.96 and 139.64 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 414.96 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/414.96 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 414.96 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 57,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,945.01/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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