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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.30, 729.39 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.30, 729.39 and 139.67 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.30 : 729.39 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.30/729.39 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.30x = 729.39 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.30x = 101,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,873.90/486.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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