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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.14, 415.97 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.14, 415.97 and 140.28 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.14 : 415.97 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.14/415.97 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.14x = 415.97 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.14x = 58,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,352.88/277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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