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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 415.71 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 415.71 and 140.14 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 415.71 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/415.71 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 415.71 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 58,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,257.60/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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