248.68% is the change from 189 to 659
Calculation steps:
[( 659 - 189 ) ÷ 189] x 100 = 248.68%
Formula
Percentage change = [(659 - 189) / 189] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
659 - 189 = 470
470 ÷ 189 = 2.486772486772487
2.486772486772487 x 100 = 248.68%