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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.80, 728.72 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.80, 728.72 and 139.19 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.80 : 728.72 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.80/728.72 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.80x = 728.72 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.80x = 101,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,427.24/485.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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