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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.42, 415.92 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.42, 415.92 and 140.40 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.42 : 415.92 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.42/415.92 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.42x = 415.92 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.42x = 58,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,395.17/277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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