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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 730.23 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 730.23 and 140.17 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 730.23 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/730.23 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 730.23 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 102,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,356.34/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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