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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.94, 728.93 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.94, 728.93 and 139.31 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.94 : 728.93 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.94/728.93 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.94x = 728.93 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.94x = 101,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,547.24/485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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