SAT Question a204d618: Transitions answer and explanation

English - Transitions - Sequence Transition
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In 1949, Frank Zamboni developed an ice rink resurfacing machine. As Zamboni’s machine moved along the rink’s surface, it first scraped off the top layer of ice. ______ it sprayed water into the deep grooves left behind by customers’ skates. Lastly, it smoothed over the newly formed ice.
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Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?