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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 416.21 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 416.21 and 140.35 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 416.21 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/416.21 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 416.21 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 58,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,415.07/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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