Divide the 2nd term (250) by the 1st term (. This should give you , or .75

Divide the 3rd term () by the 2nd term (250). This should give you , or .75

Therefore, the common ratio, or r = , or .75



Next term, or the 4th term, or , or , or , or 

OR

Next term, or the 4th term, or , or , or 

After cancelling, , or , or 

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