259.72% is the change from 72 to 259
Calculation steps:
[( 259 - 72 ) ÷ 72] x 100 = 259.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(259 - 72) / 72] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
259 - 72 = 187
187 ÷ 72 = 2.5972222222222223
2.5972222222222223 x 100 = 259.72%