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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 711.72 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 711.72 and 132.56 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 711.72 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/711.72 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 711.72 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 94,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,345.60/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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