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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.78, 712.14 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.78, 712.14 and 132.78 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.78 : 712.14 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.78/712.14 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.78x = 712.14 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.78x = 94,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,557.95/474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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