223.94% is the change from 188 to 609
Calculation steps:
[( 609 - 188 ) ÷ 188] x 100 = 223.94%
Formula
Percentage change = [(609 - 188) / 188] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
609 - 188 = 421
421 ÷ 188 = 2.2393617021276597
2.2393617021276597 x 100 = 223.94%