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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.99, 728.89 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.99, 728.89 and 139.23 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.99 : 728.89 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.99/728.89 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.99x = 728.89 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.99x = 101,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,483.84/485.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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