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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.82, 712.24 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.82, 712.24 and 132.82 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.82 : 712.24 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.82/712.24 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.82x = 712.24 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.82x = 94,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,599.72/474.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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