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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 415.72 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 415.72 and 140.46 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 415.72 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/415.72 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 415.72 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 58,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,392.03/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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