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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.75, 471.78 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.75, 471.78 and 132 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.75 : 471.78 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.75/471.78 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.75x = 471.78 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.75x = 62,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274.96/314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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