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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 416.10 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 416.10 and 140.49 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 416.10 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/416.10 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 416.10 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 58,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,457.89/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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