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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.25, 711.39 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.25, 711.39 and 132.25 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.25 : 711.39 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.25/711.39 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.25x = 711.39 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.25x = 94,081.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,081.33/474.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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