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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.66, 728.40 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.66, 728.40 and 138.92 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.66 : 728.40 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.66/728.40 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.66x = 728.40 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.66x = 101,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,189.33/485.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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