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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 416.40 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 416.40 and 140.48 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 416.40 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/416.40 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 416.40 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 58,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,493.79/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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