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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.79, 416.32 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.79, 416.32 and 140.94 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.79 : 416.32 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.79/416.32 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.79x = 416.32 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.79x = 58,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,675.79/277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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