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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.03, 728.89 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.03, 728.89 and 139.27 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.03 : 728.89 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.03/728.89 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.03x = 728.89 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.03x = 101,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,513.57/486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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