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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 415.22 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 415.22 and 139.86 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 415.22 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/415.22 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 415.22 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 58,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,071.97/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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