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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.00, 415.76 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.00, 415.76 and 140.14 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.00 : 415.76 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.00/415.76 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.00x = 415.76 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.00x = 58,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265.40/277.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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