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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.79, 730.28 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.79, 730.28 and 140.18 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.79 : 730.28 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.79/730.28 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.79x = 730.28 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.79x = 102,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,367.35/486.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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