254.3% is the change from 186 to 659
Calculation steps:
[( 659 - 186 ) ÷ 186] x 100 = 254.3%
Formula
Percentage change = [(659 - 186) / 186] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
659 - 186 = 473
473 ÷ 186 = 2.543010752688172
2.543010752688172 x 100 = 254.3%