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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.33, 729.62 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.33, 729.62 and 139.67 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.33 : 729.62 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.33/729.62 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.33x = 729.62 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.33x = 101,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,901.68/486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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