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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 711.74 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 711.74 and 132.52 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 711.74 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/711.74 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 711.74 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 94,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,319.78/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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