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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 416.38 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 416.38 and 140.45 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 416.38 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/416.38 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 416.38 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 58,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,479.68/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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