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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 415.71 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 415.71 and 140.18 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 415.71 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/415.71 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 415.71 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 58,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,272.15/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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