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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 711 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 711 and 132 is: 198

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 711 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/711 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 711 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 93,852
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,852/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198

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