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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.38, 711.68 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.38, 711.68 and 132.38 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.38 : 711.68 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.38/711.68 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.38x = 711.68 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.38x = 94,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,208.97/474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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