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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.31, 729.34 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.31, 729.34 and 139.56 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.31 : 729.34 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.31/729.34 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.31x = 729.34 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.31x = 101,786.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,786.69/486.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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