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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.41, 415.37 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.41, 415.37 and 140.49 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.41 : 415.37 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.41/415.37 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.41x = 415.37 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.41x = 58,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,355.33/277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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