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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 416.11 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 416.11 and 140.38 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 416.11 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/416.11 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 416.11 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 58,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,413.05/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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