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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.67, 416.76 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.67, 416.76 and 140.81 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.67 : 416.76 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.67/416.76 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.67x = 416.76 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.67x = 58,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,685.02/277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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