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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.69, 712.15 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.69, 712.15 and 132.69 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.69 : 712.15 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.69/712.15 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.69x = 712.15 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.69x = 94,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,493.57/474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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