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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 416.22 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 416.22 and 140.43 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 416.22 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/416.22 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 416.22 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 58,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,449.77/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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