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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 415.26 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 415.26 and 140.13 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 415.26 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/415.26 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 415.26 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 58,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,190.38/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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