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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.83, 728.86 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.83, 728.86 and 139.17 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.83 : 728.86 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.83/728.86 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.83x = 728.86 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.83x = 101,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,435.45/485.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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