187.8% is the change from 254 to 731
Calculation steps:
[( 731 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 187.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(731 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
731 - 254 = 477
477 ÷ 254 = 1.8779527559055118
1.8779527559055118 x 100 = 187.8%