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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.25, 415.60 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.25, 415.60 and 140.09 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.25 : 415.60 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.25/415.60 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.25x = 415.60 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.25x = 58,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,221.40/277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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