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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.06, 415.02 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.06, 415.02 and 139.90 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.06 : 415.02 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.06/415.02 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.06x = 415.02 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.06x = 58,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,061.30/277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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