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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 416.84 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 416.84 and 140.88 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 416.84 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/416.84 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 416.84 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 58,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,724.42/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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