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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 408.24 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 408.24 and 140.40 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 408.24 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/408.24 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 408.24 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 57,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,316.90/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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