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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.86, 416.86 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.86, 416.86 and 140.91 is: 211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.86 : 416.86 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.86/416.86 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.86x = 416.86 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.86x = 58,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,739.74/277.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.40

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