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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 415.78 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 415.78 and 140.27 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 415.78 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/415.78 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 415.78 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 58,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,321.57/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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