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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.91, 728.97 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.91, 728.97 and 139.25 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.91 : 728.97 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.91/728.97 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.91x = 728.97 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.91x = 101,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,505.43/485.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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