252.78% is the change from 72 to 254
Calculation steps:
[( 254 - 72 ) ÷ 72] x 100 = 252.78%
Formula
Percentage change = [(254 - 72) / 72] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
254 - 72 = 182
182 ÷ 72 = 2.5277777777777777
2.5277777777777777 x 100 = 252.78%