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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 711.20 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 711.20 and 132.14 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 711.20 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/711.20 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 711.20 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 93,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,977.31/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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