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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.75, 416.89 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.75, 416.89 and 140.90 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.75 : 416.89 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.75/416.89 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.75x = 416.89 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.75x = 58,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,739.80/277.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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