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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.79, 728.69 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.79, 728.69 and 139.15 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.79 : 728.69 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.79/728.69 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.79x = 728.69 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.79x = 101,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,398.47/485.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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