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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 415.79 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 415.79 and 140.13 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 415.79 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/415.79 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 415.79 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 58,264.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,264.65/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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