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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.22, 415.46 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.22, 415.46 and 140.19 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.22 : 415.46 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.22/415.46 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.22x = 415.46 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.22x = 58,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,242.30/277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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