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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.03, 415.70 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.03, 415.70 and 140.10 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.03 : 415.70 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.03/415.70 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.03x = 415.70 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.03x = 58,239.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,239.57/277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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