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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.63, 729.97 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.63, 729.97 and 139.93 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.63 : 729.97 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.63/729.97 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.63x = 729.97 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.63x = 102,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,144.70/486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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