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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 728.46 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 728.46 and 139.12 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 728.46 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/728.46 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 728.46 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 101,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,341.53/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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