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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.00, 414.86 and 139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.00, 414.86 and 139.61 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.00 : 414.86 = 139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.00/414.86 = 139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.00x = 414.86 × 139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.00x = 57,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,918.94/277.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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