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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.23, 415.67 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.23, 415.67 and 140.20 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.23 : 415.67 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.23/415.67 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.23x = 415.67 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.23x = 58,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,276.93/277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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