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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.62, 416.69 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.62, 416.69 and 140.76 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.62 : 416.69 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.62/416.69 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.62x = 416.69 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.62x = 58,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,653.28/277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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