162.23% is the change from 188 to 493
Calculation steps:
[( 493 - 188 ) ÷ 188] x 100 = 162.23%
Formula
Percentage change = [(493 - 188) / 188] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
493 - 188 = 305
305 ÷ 188 = 1.622340425531915
1.622340425531915 x 100 = 162.23%