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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.29, 729.39 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.29, 729.39 and 139.66 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.29 : 729.39 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.29/729.39 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.29x = 729.39 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.29x = 101,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,866.61/486.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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