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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.53, 416.49 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.53, 416.49 and 140.64 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.53 : 416.49 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.53/416.49 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.53x = 416.49 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.53x = 58,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,575.15/277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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