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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.29, 415.67 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.29, 415.67 and 140.18 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.29 : 415.67 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.29/415.67 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.29x = 415.67 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.29x = 58,265.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265.84/277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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