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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 729 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486, 729 and 144 is: 216

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486 : 729 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486/729 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486x = 729 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486x = 104,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,976/486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216

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